Nicolás Otamendi will remain linked to Benfica. According to the Portuguese newspaper 'Record', the Argentine central is determined to renew his contract with the 'Eagles', which ends on June 30. The extension, which could be for one or two seasons, is in line with the president's desire Rui Costawho had already expressed his intention to keep the captain in the squad.
Key piece both inside and outside the field, Otamendi37, adds five seasons in Lisboa and leads the costume as captain. “Be Captain of Benfica It is more than a privilege, “he said after a triumph against Estoril. In addition to his defensive qualities, he has shone in this campaign with 7 goals and 3 assists, signing his best offensive record.
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In April, the best defense of the month was chosen in the Portuguese league With 26.98% of the votes of the coaches, ahead of Justin de Haas (Famalicão) and his gallego partner Álvaro Carreras. That month, he played five games as a starter, accumulating 450 minutes and two goals.
Otamendi already accumulate 226 games with the Benficamore than any other team player, including Angel Di María (211). This season has added 5,298 minutes between the club and the Argentine National Team, where he still dreams of playing his room World In 2026.
At the collective level, the central has conquered a league, a supercop and a cup of the league. He only lacks the Cup of Portugal, which could lift on May 25. Despite the interest of other clubs, Otamendi prioritizes to continue in the eagles and close his career at the highest level in Europa.
